Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO) and the visiting Branson Pirates (Branson, MO), saw Kickapoo's basketball squad overcome Branson by a count of 69-59.

With the victory, Kickapoo upgrades its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Chiefs travel to Ozark (Ozark, MO) to play the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 17. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 1-0.

Next up, the Pirates play the Helias Crusaders (Jefferson City, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 17. Branson will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 66-60 league loss to St. Francis Borgia (Washington, MO).